MSU?s Johnthan Banks has 7 career interceptions as a DB but could see time on offense in ?11.

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Brandon Marcello

The versatile athlete from Maben had just stepped on the Mississippi State campus as a freshman. He was rangy and athletic, with great hands and a knack for producing at a high level on offense. State was struggling to build depth at receiver in coach Dan Mullen's first preseason, and offensive coordinator Les Koenning had an idea.

"When he first showed up on campus, I told coach (Mullen) he was a wide receiver," said Koenning, "and he said, 'Not so fast.' " ...